Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 175,121 miles on the clock, averaging 12,726 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for BC04 RRU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,121 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,860 |
| Average per year | 12,726 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BC04 RRU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BC — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About BC04 RRU
What car is BC04 RRU?
BC04 RRU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BC04 RRU?
The last recorded mileage for BC04 RRU was 175,121 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BC04 RRU passed its MOT?
BC04 RRU has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Jul 2016.
Is BC04 RRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC04 RRU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BC04 RRU?
BC04 RRU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.